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How to Apply for College: Step-by-Step Expert Guide
Applying for college is a monumental moment in every student’s life. While it is undoubtedly exciting, the college application process has so many steps that it can at times feel overwhelming. The key to minimizing the stress attached to applying for college is doing your research. The more you know about it, the easier it… Read More
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Scholarships for Hispanic High School Seniors
There are now over 60 million Hispanic and Latinx residents of the United States, including more than 3 million Hispanic students enrolled in two- or four-year programs. As Hispanic and Latinx college enrollment continues to increase, scholarship opportunities play a crucial role in enabling Hispanic students to complete their degrees. Hispanic students are less likely… Read More
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Who Qualifies for Student Loan Relief Under Biden’s Plan?
Updated April 8, 2021 President Joe Biden has made it clear that he wants to alleviate financial burdens for student loan borrowers. This article provides information on the state of his student loan actions and proposals and explains who would qualify for student loan cancellation and/or forgiveness if his proposals become law. Extending student loan… Read More
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How to Write a College Essay — Interview With Eric Eng, Founder and CEO, AdmissionSight
TUN sits down with Eric Eng, the founder and CEO of AdmissionSight, to discuss tips on how to write a college essay to help you get into your dream school. TUN: Eric, thanks so much for joining us. ENG: Thanks for having me. So, to start off, how important are essays in the college admissions… Read More
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How to Study — Interview With Shashank Singhania, Computer Science Major, Georgia Tech
TUN sits down with Shashank Singhania, a computer science major and STAR student at Georgia Tech, to discuss tips on how to study effectively. TUN: Shashank, thanks so much for joining us. SINGHANIA: It’s my pleasure, Jackson. Thanks for having me here. Motivation is key to academic success. Can you explain to me what motivates… Read More
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How Do Student Loans Work? — Interview With Holly Morrow, Senior Vice President of Knowledge, uAspire
TUN sits down with Holly Morrow, the senior vice president of knowledge at uAspire, to discuss how student loans work. TUN: Holly, thanks so much for joining us. MORROW: Thank you. Let’s start with the basics. What is a student loan? Great question. There are basically three types of financial aid that a student can… Read More
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How to Write a Cover Letter for an Internship (with Example) — Interview With Marcie Kirk Holland, Executive Director, Internship and Career Center, UC Davis
TUN sits down with Marcie Kirk Holland, the executive director of the Internship and Career Center at the University of California, Davis, to discuss tips on how to write a cover letter for an internship. TUN: Marcie, thanks so much for joining us. KIRK HOLLAND: Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be with you. What… Read More
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Scholarships for Hispanic Students
There are more Hispanic students attending college in the United States today than ever before. Between 2000 and 2015, Hispanic undergraduate enrollment more than doubled to 3 million, according to the Hechinger Report. The rates of Hispanic students going to and graduating from college both increased. However, Hispanic Americans, the largest minority group in the… Read More
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Scholarships for High School Students
There’s no question that the price of college can be overwhelming. A single year costs more than $30,000 on average. That’s why it is so important for students to start searching for scholarships early. The good news is, even if you’re a freshman in high school, there are many amazing scholarships out there. You can… Read More
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How to Write a Financial Aid Appeal Letter — Interview With Megan Walter, Policy Analyst, NASFAA
TUN sits down with Megan Walter, a policy analyst with the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), for tips on how students should write their financial aid appeal letter. TUN: Megan, thanks for joining us. WALTER: Happy to be here. Thanks for having me. So, when is it fair for students to appeal… Read More
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How to Get a Summer Internship — Interview With Adam Capozzi, Director of Career Services, Assessment and Student Success at Syracuse University
TUN sits down with Adam Capozzi, the director of career services, assessment and student success at Syracuse University, to discuss what students can do to help them get a summer internship. TUN: Adam, thanks for joining us. CAPOZZI: I appreciate the opportunity, Jackson. So, let’s start on campus. What on-campus resources can students use to… Read More
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How to Pay for College — Interview With Cathy Mueller, Executive Director, Mapping Your Future
TUN sits down with Cathy Mueller, the executive director of Mapping Your Future, for advice on how to pay for college. TUN: Cathy, thanks so much for joining us. MUELLER: Thank you. I know that college sticker prices can be overwhelming. To calm some students’ nerves, do you know if students typically end up paying… Read More
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Coalition vs. Common App — Interview with Sylvia Vukosavljevic, College Admissions Consultant, Veritas Prep
TUN sits down with Sylvia Vukosavljevic, a college admissions consultant with Veritas Prep, to discuss if students should use the Common App or the Coalition App for their college applications. TUN: Sylvia, thanks so much for joining us. VUKOSAVLJEVIC: Thanks, Jackson. To start off, what is the Common App? The Common App is short for… Read More
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How to Get a Student Loan — Interview With Cathy Mueller, Executive Director, Mapping Your Future
TUN sits down with Cathy Mueller, the executive director of Mapping Your Future, to discuss how you can get a student loan. TUN: Cathy, thanks so much for joining us. MUELLER: Thank you. So, there are two types of student loans, which are federal loans and private loans. Let’s start with federal student loans. Can… Read More
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How to Pay Back Student Loans — Interview With Barry Coleman, VP of Counseling and Education Programs, NFCC
TUN sits down with Barry Coleman, the vice president of counseling and education programs at the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), to discuss tips on how to pay back your student loans. TUN: Barry, thanks so much for joining us. COLEMAN: Glad to be with you today. To start off, when will students have… Read More
